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Josh Shapiro Rebukes Trump's Antisemitism Allegations

Pennsylvania Governor dismisses claims that his faith influenced Kamala Harris' VP selection.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Florida Democrat, chats with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at the Florida delegation breakfast at the Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024. (Ron Kampeas)
Josh Shapiro during the first Harris-Walz campaign event in Philadelphia, on Aug. 6, 2024.
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Overview

  • Shapiro asserts antisemitism played no role in Harris' decision to choose Tim Walz as her running mate.
  • Trump alleged Harris rejected Shapiro due to his Jewish faith, a claim Shapiro calls divisive and unfounded.
  • Shapiro criticizes Trump as lacking credibility on issues of hate and bigotry.
  • Harris' campaign also denies antisemitism influenced the VP selection process.
  • Shapiro emphasizes the need to confront antisemitism, racism, and other forms of bigotry in the U.S.